William R. Barlow, Jr.,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.
He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.
His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.
Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Barlow was great, I would gladly recommend him.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Barlow is very good
UofU Patient
October 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I told him I have eyelashes grow downward poking into my eye from time . It is extremely Irritating and bothersome. He Didn't seem concerned , said there is not any now going into the eye. I know there is a surgery to correct. It but He never mentioned it. Maybe he was behind schedule from patients being late .
UofU Patient
October 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent eye review session
UofU Patient
October 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
DR. BARLOW DID A SUPERB JOB IN ALL WAYS!
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I went to get cataracts removed and mono vision. I'm thankful of the cataracts removed but my vision is worse than prior. I want this corrected and I feel like Dr. Barlow is blowing me off and doesn't care. Please address my concern.
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Barlow was excellent. I would highly recommend him.
UofU Patient
September 29, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
September 26, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Great experience!
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Barlow and the Moran Eye Center has my confidence.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
This group of providers is a place I will recommend to everyone. I only wish everyone that is looking for an amazing doctor could find one as good as the one I found
UofU Patient
September 22, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
My arms are worse when I went in and no one will return my call about getting contacts.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Highly competent and helpful
UofU Patient
September 18, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The Doctor was kind and caring and very helpful!
UofU Patient
September 17, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr was excellent
UofU Patient
September 12, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The staff are always polite and considerate
UofU Patient
September 09, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Doctor seemed to be in a hurry.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Barlow answered my questions and took care of a problem I was having
UofU Patient
September 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very informative Barlow understood My concern about my eye issues.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
My ratings are for Dr. Barlow, nurse assistant only asked and recorded what I said about my reason for being there, maybe that is the role but a clerk could have typed the same.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am very confident that the PA is very compitent to assist in surgery and recovery.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very helpful
UofU Patient
August 23, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Barlow is excellent in every way!
UofU Patient
August 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I will definitely recommend him
UofU Patient
August 16, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
None
UofU Patient
August 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
My experience with Dr. Barlow was great
UofU Patient
August 11, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barlow really listened to my concerns and took the time to explain everything to me. He recommended a certain professor over another due to the scans and showed me why. Thank you so much! I felt heard and respected.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
This is not the first time I have had a long wait time at this office. Not worth it.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Barlow's staff reached out to make appointment soon after my PCP heard I was experiencing double vision.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I already have recommended Dr Barlow, staff, and Moran Eye Center to 2 friends. I had a great experience despite my anxiety over surgeries. Outcome was wonderful.
UofU Patient
August 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
AWSOME
UofU Patient
July 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Barlow was friendly but seemed extremely busy. I think I spent a total of three minutes with him, albeit I did not have any significant complaints that day. I wanted to establish care as a new patient given a family history of glaucoma, and my ocular pressures were elevated but within normal range that day. I would have liked for Dr. Barlow to explain to me a little more about why pressures can be elevated, how I may expect them to change, etc. Again, he did nothing wrong, but I was surprised by how quickly he was in and out of the exam room and didn't have any questions about my PMH and ocular history, etc.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Barlow is extremely competent, very courteous, and has a very professional, well-run clinic. I am very grateful for the wonderful care he and his staff have provided to me.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
You are lucky to have such a dedicated Dr like Dr. Barlow
UofU Patient
July 23, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Barlow always explains findings . Let's me make choices
UofU Patient
July 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am always impressed when a surgeon recommends against surgery.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Extremely poor "bedside manner." Provider was brisk, disengaged & while he may be extremely competent (I don't know whether or not this is true), he didn't convey information to me. We had a cordial meeting--in that I had to ask him for any information I needed, and he responded. However, he wasn't forthcoming or involved; nor did he offer any suggestions. Zero preventative care. No suggestions as to supplements, best practices what a patient such as myself can do to safeguard eye health or check products I currently use. The most disengaged provider I've ever seen in the 40 years I've seen an ophthalmologist or optician.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
July 14, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
She was awesome and very attentive, she also has someone learning with her
UofU Patient
July 12, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
He seemed very busy. I was just someone to hurry and get treated. We felt the same way when my husband had his appoinment a few months ago.
UofU Patient
July 09, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I really appreciate the care from both doctors that Participated in my care.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Suck! His bedside manner was very bad
UofU Patient
July 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very impressed with whole staff and their help
UofU Patient
July 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The Dr moves very fast. I had to think fast in order to get my questions answered. He is very efficient, but was anxious to get my appointment over.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Only comment was that apparently my doctor did not tell the scheduler of information I needed prior to making a decision for surgery such as cost for standalone facility or Moran...& No contact with insurance, hence I could make no immediate decision.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Will change to a different provider
William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.
He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.
His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.
Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Education History
| Residency | John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Ophthalmology Resident, 2008 |
| Internship | University of Utah Internal Medicine Intern, 2005 |
| Professional Medical | Medical College of Wisconsin Medicine M.D., 2004 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Speech Communications, Minor: Chemistry B.A., 2000 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Jensen NR, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Effect of low and passive flow on OVD thermal properties during phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol.
- Peterson JS, Christensen MR, Cooper C, Mamalis C, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Ungricht E, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Optimization of Phacoemulsification Tip Gauge on the Oertli CataRhex3 in an in vitro Setting. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1091-1097.
- Bohner A, Peterson JS, Wright AJ, Mamalis C, Bernhisel A, Zaugg B, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2020). Effects on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter at variable longitudinal ultrasound settings when combined with constant torsional energy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(5), 774-777.
- Bernhisel AA, Cahoon JM, Sella R, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Stagg BC, Afshari NA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimum on-time and off-time combinations for micropulse phacoemulsification in venturi vacuum mode. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1797-1800.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564.
- Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398.
- Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bird BA, Thomson RS, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimization of the Oertli CataRhex 3® phacoemulsification machine. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 633-639.
- Thomson RS, Bird BA, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). The effect of increasing power when grooving using phacoemulsification. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 611-615.
- Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2019). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138.
- Boulter T, Bernhisel A, Mamalis C, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Phacoemulsification in review: Optimization of cataract removal in an in vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875.
- Kabbara S, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of high vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter using a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(11), 1378-1383.
- Schapira MM, Barlow WE, Conant EF, Sprague BL, Tosteson ANA, Haas JS, Onega T, Beaber EF, Goodrich M, McCarthy AM, Herschorn SD, Skinner CS, Harrington TO, Geller B (2018). Communication Practices of Mammography Facilities and Timely Follow-up of a Screening Mammogram with a BI-RADS 0 Assessment. Acad Radiol, 25(9), 1118-1127.
- Bohner AD, Wright AJ, Ta BT, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Optimum on-time duty cycle for a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(9), 1140-1143.
- Bird BA, Thomson RS, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of increasing flow when grooving during phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(5), 623-626.
- Gupta I, Cahoon JM, Gardiner G, Garff K, Henriksen BS, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2015). Effect of increased vacuum and aspiration rates on phacoemulsification efficiency. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(4), 836-41.
- Cahoon JM, Gupta I, Gardiner G, Shi D, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2014). Comparison of venturi and peristaltic vacuum in phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(2), 428-32.